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Public Works Schedule Change Alert

Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the Leaf collection. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for October, 2025.

Leaf collections will begin this week. We ask all Linden residents to adhere to the following rules regarding the removal of leaves from their properties.

Linden DPW brings all collected leaves to the Union County recycling facility. The County has strict rules that we must adhere to when we dispose of the leaves at their site.

They will accept leaves only. Therefore, whether you opt to bag your leaves or pile them in the curbline, they must not contain any tree limbs, branches, bushes, brush, concrete, plastic bags, solid waste or any other debris.

Bagged leaves: Leaves must be placed in bio-degradable paper bags or 32 gallon trash cans. They will not be collected in plastic bags nor in your garbage or recycling carts.

Residents can go to the recycling center located at 2 Donaldson Place and, upon providing proof of Linden residency, you can request a 10 pack bundle of paper bags. Bagged leave may be brought to the recycling center from October through December. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7am until 2:30pm and Saturday from 8am until 2pm.

  • Bagged Leaves Collection Dates
    • Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 will have bagged leaves collection on Thursdays: October 23, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11 and December 18.
    • Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will have bagged leaves collections on Fridays: October 24, October 31, November 14, November 21, December 5, December 12 and December 19.
  • Leaf Machine Removal of Leaves in Curbline:
    • Leaves can be piled into the curbline from October 1, 2025 to December 12, 2025. In order to remove all leaves, during this time we do not follow the regular street sweeping schedule. However, residents must still obey the “No Parking” signs posted on all City streets. Our leaf vacuums and front end loaders operate on a rotating district basis. Logistical variations prevent us from giving exact dates when they will be on your street. Pile them neatly into the curbline and please be patient. They will be removed as our schedule permits.
    • The Department of Environmental Protection mandates that all leaf piles be kept 10 feet from existing sewer storm runoff basins. Also, leaf piles must not contain branches, sticks, bushed or garbage. There materials will not be collected by DPW. These rules apply to residents or landscapers.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Union County SNAP Benefits Update for November 2025 – Update as of November 7th

Post for November 7th

Update – New Jersey issued full November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible households on the morning of Friday, November 7, 2025 following a federal court ruling.

SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their Families First EBT cards at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling (800) 997-3333 to confirm their balances and use their benefits as needed.

SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31 remain available for use as well.

New Jersey continues to monitor developments and will continue to provide updates at NJSNAP.gov as needed. Additional assistance for SNAP households during the ongoing federal shutdown is available at NJ.gov/SNAPshutdown.

Previous information below was posted on November 2nd.

Update – Please remember that while new funds will not be made available on November 1, 2025, SNAP recipients will be able to access any funds in their account that have carried over from October 2025 or previous months. SNAP recipients are encouraged to check their balances online here.

Governor Murphy has called on the federal government to release federal SNAP funds, and New Jersey joined a multi-state lawsuit against the USDA and Secretary Brooke Rollins for unlawfully suspending SNAP funding despite the availability of contingency funding during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

A number of pantries offer fresh produce in addition to stable, non-perishable foods, shopping appointments, and information about additional services. Residents can locate food pantries and community kitchens via NJ 211 here.

“Nobody deserves to go hungry, and it is unacceptable for our federal government to put essential nutrition programs in such a precarious position. SNAP and WIC are lifelines to our most vulnerable neighbors – babies and children, seniors and hard-working families – and we cannot let them down,” said Acting New Jersey Health Commissioner Jeff Brown. “New Jersey did not create this crisis, but we will do everything we can to help ensure New Jerseyans don’t miss meals.”

Previous information below was posted on October 31st.

Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1 if the shutdown continues.

Click here to view and/or download the NJ SNAP benefits infographic.

Click here to view and/or download the NJ SNAP benefits infographic in Spanish.

  • Before shopping in November, please check your EBT card balance.
  • To check your EBT card balance, click here to visit the website or call 1-800-997-3333.

If your balance shows SNAP benefits, you can use them. If your balance does not show SNAP benefits, benefits have not been added yet.

You may still receive letters or see messages online saying you are eligible for November benefits. However, eligibility notices do not mean benefits were added to your card.

November Benefits will only be available once federal funding resumes.

You should continue submitting any documents or recertifications so your benefits can restart as soon as funding is restored.

Contact the Human Services Action Line at 908-677-5405.

The Linden Family Holiday Skate Party

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks & Recreation in conjunction with DWill’s Skate Academy invites you to the Linden Family Holiday Skate Party. Join us in celebrating the community’s first roller skating event!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Parents and children.
  • What: The Linden Family Holiday Skating Party.
  • When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5pm until 8pm.
  • Where: Branch Brook Park, Roller Skating Center, Clifton Avenue & 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ (Transportation will be provided).
  • How: Registration required. Click here to register. The registration deadline is December 5, 2025, and there are just a few sports available. $35 per person. Ticket price includes skate rentals, 2 slices of pizza, unlimited soft drinks, glow sticks, and transportation (outside food is allowed). For further information, please contact Linden Multi-Purpose Center at 908-474-8639.

9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 180 families. Register now to secure your spot!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Linden residents only.
  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. Toys will be gifted to children 10 years old and under. Take pictures with Santa. Seats limited to 180 people.
  • When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Complete the form below to secure your spot, seating limited to 180 families. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 7, 2025. Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

Santa Breakfast 2025

  • Please enter all the children attending: include name(s) and age(s) of each child.

Public Works Schedule Change Alert

Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the November 11, Veterans Day. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for November, 2025. DPW will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The holiday closure will facilitate the following changes to our operations and collections for November 12, 13, and November 14:

  • No Collections
    • Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11 – the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed.
    • The Recycling Center and DPW bulk waste drop-off site will also be closed on Tuesday, November 11. Both facilities will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
  • Cardboard / Mixed Paper Recycling
    • No change for Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. Brown carts will be collected on Monday November 10.
    • Wednesday, November 12 – Cardboard (brown carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Sanitation (household waste) Collections
    • Thursday, November 13 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
    • Friday, November 14 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Bagged leaves will be collected this week
    • Thursday, November 13 – Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10.
    • Friday, November 14, – Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Girls Open Gym

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Girls Open Gym, Linden Tiger Cub youth organization.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Girls Open Gym.

  • Who: All girls, grades 6 through 8, who plan to tryout for their school team.
  • What: Girls Open Gym. Get ready for the 2026 basketball season! Come out and play some pickup basketball to sharpen your skills before tryouts!
  • When/Where: Monday, November 10, 2025 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at McManus Middle School, which is located at 300 Edgewood Road (enter through gym door 16 of Edgewood Road and Dewitt Terrace).
    • Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at Soehl Middle School, which is located at 300 East Henry Street (enter through doors by orange rock).

Building Closures

The following buildings will be closed to all activities from Monday November 3, 2025 until the morning of Wednesday November 5, 2025…

  • P.A.L. Building
  • 7th Ward Building
  • 8th Ward Building

Linden Opioid Eradication Initiative

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation presents the Linden Opioid Eradication Intiative.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

NJDEP Public Survey on “Forever Chemicals”

PFAS Water Survey- Help NJDEP Understand PFAS in Our Drinking Water

The survey on “forever chemicals” or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is part of the Department of Environmental Protection’s work on addressing PFAS contamination throughout the state and aims to collect as much diverse data as possible to create targeted and intentional educational and outreach materials. Public feedback is essential to ensure that the voices of your community are reflected in our findings and recommendations.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the PFAS Water Survey.

These man-made chemicals are sometimes called “forever chemicals” and are sometimes found in drinking water supplies. NJDEP is looking to gather local input to guide public health planning, education, and response efforts.

The survey is open through Sunday, November 30, 2025, is anonymous and takes just a few minutes.

Click here to participate. Thank you for being an active part of your community’s well-being.

Mayor Derek Armstead Announces City of Linden Community Solar Initiative

New Rooftop Solar Project at Linden Logistics Center Brings Savings to Residents

Linden, New Jersey, October 28, 2025 – Mayor Derek Armstead today announced the launch of a new community solar initiative that will deliver savings and clean energy benefits directly to Linden residents. This initiative offers Linden residents, which includes both homeowners and renters, a simple way to reduce their electricity costs by keeping 35 percent of the value of the solar credits applied to their bill, without the need to install solar panels on their roof or property.

“This solar project is right here in Linden, and represents the opportunity for our families to save real money while supporting clean energy and breathing new life into what was previously a contaminated site. I hope every eligible household signs up!” said Mayor Derek Armstead.

Residents who enroll will receive solar credits applied to their monthly PSE&G bill based on their share of the energy generated by the project. These credits lower electricity costs, creating real, recurring savings. Linden households are encouraged to enroll now to reserve their spot, as availability is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants will be connected to a rooftop solar project located at the Linden Logistics Center — a remediated former Superfund site that has been revitalized into one of the largest warehousing and distribution centers in the Northeast. In addition to supporting jobs and economic growth, the project will now generate clean, renewable energy that directly benefits Linden residents. The 5 megawatt solar project in development by Active Solar Development LLC, is expected to begin operations in December 2025, with savings expected to appear on residents’ bills two to three months later.

“At PowerMarket, we specialize in community-based energy initiatives, and this project in Linden is a perfect example,” said Brad Tito, Director of Community Energy at PowerMarket. “We’re proud to connect residents directly to a rooftop solar project in their own city and help ensure that the benefits stay right here in Linden.”

For questions about the city’s involvement, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (908) 474-8493 or click here to email. For questions about the enrollment process, please call (929) 298-3874 or click here to email. To learn more about the campaign and to sign up, click here.